Few additions to the bathroom pay dividends as quickly and as often as a new showered or handshower. Replacing an old showerhead with a new invigorating fixture is incredibly easy, and can be done in a few minutes.

Tools and materials you'll want to have on hand are an adjustable wrench and Teflon tape.

Step 1: Remove the old showerhead.

Step 2: Clean any residue on the threads with a scrub brush and/or rag to ensure a clean connection with the new showerhead.

Step 3: Apply a 4- to 5-inch strip of Teflon tape to the threads for a watertight seal.

NOTE: If the shower has an extension arm, attach it and repeat Step 3 before attaching the new showerhead.

Step 4: Attach the new showerhead.

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If you're adding a handshower to your shower experience, that'll take a little more preparation and work, but it's still something you can do yourself.

Step 1: Create a template for your handshower. Since you're drilling into tile, you'll want to make sure your screw holes are right. Cut a piece of paper lengthwise (use multiple pieces if one piece isn't long enough) and mark the screw holes where you're going to drill.

Step 2: Tape your template to the wall. Place more masking tape beneath the template so the drill bit has something to grab onto (tile can be very slick). Using a level, ensure that the holes in your template are even.

Step 3: Drill holes into the tile. Take the time to do this right.

Step 4: Apply wall anchors. Push wall anchors into the holes, and gently tap them into place with a hammer. As a safety precaution, consider applying silicon to the wall anchors to protect against future water damage.

Step 5: Attach the mounting plates to the wall with the provided screws.

Step 6: Attach the handshower holders to the mounting plates.

Step 7: Apply a 4- to 5-inch strip of Teflon tape to the threads to ensure a watertight seal.

Step 8: Attach the new handshower.

Until next time, Happy Home Improving!

Sean Murphy is a copywriter for Build.com in Chico. Visit the company's website for more home improvement tips at http://build.com.